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4.1
1792 Reviews (1792)
5 Stars
752
4 Stars
760
3 Stars
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2 Stars
65
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
81.5%
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4.2
117 Reviews (117)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.9%
Recommend this course
97 out of 117 reviews
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4.0
236 Reviews (236)
5 Stars
90
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.1%
Recommend this course
182 out of 236 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7018 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.7

Oyster Reef features elevated tees and lush fairways lined by thick stands of live oak and pine. Numerous doglegs accented by strategically located mounds and fairway bunkers, call for well-planned tee shots. Varying sizes of greens with well-defined tiers place a premium on precise approach shots.

The par-3 sixth hole, which plays 192 yards from the back tees to a green set against a backdrop of Port Royal Sound, is one of the most visually spectacular holes on Hilton Head. Oyster Reef is now a semi-private member-owned club with a limited number of tee times for guest play,

The carefully-maintained facility, designed by noted course architect Rees Jones, continues to be a favorite destination for serious golfers as well as a favorite with locals.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1982) Keith Evans (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2018 #25)

Reviews

4.1
1792 Reviews (1792)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 23
Water Hazards 16
Narrow Fairways 13
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
Playing Multiple Courses 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 14
At a Resort 8
Near the Airport 7

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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My brother and I came down from NJ to HH for a week of golf. This course has a nice practice area, and provides range balls as part of the cost of the outing. We played it on our last day, but I would consider playing it on the first day we arrive, and take advantage of unlimited range balls provided, especially if you have had a layoff since your last round. All staff were friendly and helpful. Greens, fairways and tee boxes were in very good condition. There was a short back up at first hole, and the starter cannot see the first tee box. This course has wide fairways, enabling you to navigate a number of fairway bunkers protecting the corners of dog legs. This is not an overly difficult layout. Overall, this round was a very good value, and we will definitely play it again on a future trip..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Good value

Course was a solid value for the money. For winter gold the course was in good shape. Only complain was pace of play was extremely slow. We were told there were a couple no shows so we expected to get through round quickly. We were backed up on majority of holes. Either play was slow or too many tee times booked and not spread out far enough. Otherwise, I will play the course again during a trip in summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Every hole seemed to be an extreme dogleg one way or the other.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

To expensive for time of year greens not that great

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rudeness

Bag drop boy was insanely rude. Got there an hour early so I could use the driving range it was closed for what reason I haven't a clue

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The course greens and fairways are well maintained very playable, with beautiful scenery in the background.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

SLOW PACKED PL. BUT HELPFUL RANGER

We spent about 3 hrs to plow thru the first nine until a very helpful ranger directed the very slow foursome in front of us to pick up and move to the next home It took the whole front 9 for the rangers to stop telling us the whole course was packed and get the laggers to skip forward

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Wide fairways and very nice greens.

Playing golf in February for a North Dakotan is always a treat. The course was in nice shape for winter. The greens were very true and the bunkers were well maintained. Enjoying the experience and the pace of play was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 182
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Solid

Played Oyster Reef for the first time today and it’s a solid option on HHI. I feel like the afternoon rate is a decent value. Not sure I’d pay the $100 plus for a winter morning tee time. But I still enjoyed the course. It’s in good shape. Greens smooth and a nice pace. Fairways are semi dormant this time of year. And tee boxes were ok. There is a lot of sand. And it was very inconsistent. It’s a fun layout with a good mix of holes. A lot of doglegs. They are usually lined by bunkers. And the greens are well bunkered. So a lot of holes that make you think. I would play it again for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Time

Played a few days before Christmas. Considering this is the off season, the course was in great shape. Course does have a lot of dog legs which can get a bit annoying, but this is definitely a place I’d like to play again when it’s not the off season.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Greens were in fantastic shape. Smooth and good speed. Greens held good shots well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceptional Staff

Welcoming and friendly staff. Amenities all were present. Will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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